The Nevada Department of Transportation is making a lot of progress on the shared use path from Incline Village to Sand Harbor, with an expected opening in just a couple of months.… MORE
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Nurses Threaten to Strike at Barton Memorial Hospital
There’s another threat of a strike by nurses at Barton Memorial Hospital. They say no one wants this, but contend hospital management isn’t taking steps to retain experienced nurses, and is taking punitive action against nurses who stand up for their rights. The California Nurses Association has filed unfair labor practices charges against the hospital.…… MORE
Federal Funds Coming to Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Some federal funds are coming to the Reno Tahoe airport for runway improvements. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says Reno will get ten million dollars of the 779 million going to airports across the country in supplemental funds.… MORE
Washoe County School District Raising The Cost of School Lunches
The cost of school lunches are going up in the Washoe County School District. The price is being increased by ten cents. The district says this has to do with USDA requirements and the rising cost of food. School lunch prices have now increased 30 cents since 2016.… MORE
Former Las Vegas Police Officer Gets Life in Prison For Sexual Abuse of a Child
A former Las Vegas police officer has been sentenced to 25 consecutive life terms, for sexually abusing a child for over a decade. 39-year-old Bret Theil was found guilty of 28 counts. Theil was accused of sexually abusing the victim from ages 8 to 19, she is now 21. She says the abuse included being…… MORE
Virginia Street Antique Mall Looking For a New Location
A Midtown Reno mainstay for 26 years has closed. The Virginia Street Antique Mall’s last day of business was Wednesday. Reportedly the property owner doesn’t want to renew the lease, and has other plans for the building. Many of the antique dealers are looking for new spaces in other locations.… MORE
Fed Ex Driver Crashes Van Into The Walker River
A Fed Ex driver is recovering after crashing his van into the Walker River Tuesday. It happened on Nordyke Road in Yerington. Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says it looks like the driver had some sort of medical emergency when the accident happened. Deep, rushing water created an issue for rescue crews, but the driver was…… MORE
Reno Adds More Law Enforcement Officers to Proposed Budget
Mayor Hillary Schieve said she wanted more cops on the street, and funds for that in the city budget, and it looks like she’s getting her way. The latest version of the budget calls for a dozen new officers, with six being hired this summer, and six more at the start of 2020. A previous…… MORE
Bad Weather Moves University of Nevada Grads Indoors
With the change in the weather, the University of Nevada is moving all graduation ceremonies –Thursday, Friday and Saturday – inside Lawlor Events Center. All ceremony times remain the same. Check the university website for commencement information.… MORE
Job Growth Continues in Nevada in April
Employment in Nevada was up by 2,800 jobs in April and is 49,600 over the year. The state’s unemployment rate decreased by “Point-two” percent to 4 percent and is down half a percent compared to April 2018, according the state’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Gov. Steve Sisolak says, “The number of employers in…… MORE
